Ever since CrossFit
became popular, I have avoided any form of supportive discussions or been a
participant in any local boxes that provide CrossFit workouts.
I can now say that my
opinions have softened, judgment has subsided, and the CrossFit workouts I've
experienced have me as happy as a clam.
I've been passionate
about strength training since the age of fifteen. With my history of obsessive
weightlifting and strict nutritional planning, forming opinions regarding
health and wellness became a strong suit of mine.
Why have I been so
steadfast and stubborn with my exercise beliefs?
I feel that I've spent
plenty of passionate time and money studying under extremely reputable teachers
in the exercise and nutrition industry.
If you have ever
received a certification, you just might agree that it's easy to get
"guru-eyed" and follow the path of one specific belief system.
It's crucial to listen
and learn from someone, but even more important to remain open to different
suggestions, techniques, and philosophies.
When all the CrossFit
workouts started pouring into the mainstream, there were clusters of happy
fitness folk and plenty of CrossFit player haters.
Why were people bashing
it?
Were people annoyed at
the trend, or jealous of its popularity taking over? Was the personal training
community perturbed after watching the viral CrossFit YouTube follies? Maybe
health practitioners became flustered, thinking that it's not considered clear-cut
and precise exercise prescription and program design?
I used to relate to all
of these at one time, however now I feel liberated. I've opened my door of
stubbornness, done my own research on a reputable CrossFit gym, and have
personally experienced CrossFit workouts for myself.
I don't have the
statistics on this, but I've observed plenty with my own two eyes, so listen
up.
A common complaint is
that people are getting injured because of CrossFit.
I want you to think
about the amount of personal trainers and regular commercial gyms we have
humming along today.
I'm certain that the
number of poorly educated personal trainers, ill-prescribed exercises, and ego
driven attitudes completely outweight the CrossFit community... by a lot!
I do feel that people
who are beginners to exercise need to develop a foundation before participating
in more challenging workouts that requires a volume based approach. Form and
body awareness is a must, alongside developing stability, strength, and power.
I'm not here to debate
which group is more educated, whose program design is more scientifically
backed, or which community teaches better form.
I simply want to share
my personal and professional experience.
The 4 powerful perks
that CrossFit has provided me with are:
Extraordinary exercises
& challenging programs
A supportive
environment
Passionate &
educated coaches
A shitload of fun
Part of the reason why
I started participating in CrossFit workouts is because I wanted to learn
different exercises and experience new demanding programs. In just a couple
weeks I've learned a handful of fresh exercises that have provided an amazing
boost to my challenge meter.
Have you ever longed
for an encouraging environment and community? I've been craving it! Finding a
new exercise setting that provides this type of framework has been a blessing
in disguise. I felt it in my first week!
I look for passion and
an educated background when it comes to someone I hire and pay for health and
wellness. All it took was a bit of yelp investigation and website research, and
I was sold on a local CrossFit location. (Yes, my in person experience with the
coaches have been great as well)
When was the last time
you had a shit-ton of fun during exercise? Sure, I've been an exercise
enthusiast for some time, but even I get bored with typical exercise program
design. I was so cheerful after my first week of CrossFit, I almost vomited a
rainbow.
My participation has
been steady in CrossFit workouts lately, and I look forward to seeing what
challenges and gains are ahead.
Will the regular health
community disown me and say bon voyage, due to my shifting of CrossFit beliefs
and opinions? Maybe their concrete beliefs will soften as the days go on.
Let's give it some
time, and see who turns into a happy clam next.
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